Venice Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Venice

Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Summer sharks are here! With trout snapper and mackerel for the dinner table

Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Summer sharks are here! With trout snapper and mackerel for the dinner table

Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of tarpon biting and the snapper bite is good right now but the sharks are definitely getting a few

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of tarpon biting and the snapper bite is good right now but the sharks are definitely getting a few

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

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Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida

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Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

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★★★★★
Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!
Scott S. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!
Mike H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!
Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
What an amazing saltwater fishing experience Captain Austin provided my family and I. This trip included my Denise, my daughter, her husband, my grandson, and I. None of us are experienced saltwater fishermen but the Captain put us on fish right away and we all caught plenty all day. My grandson caught a nice red Grouper and a big hog fish and Denise caught 2 big hog fish. It was a great time for us all and thank you Captain Austin for a time together we will never forget.
James L. | November 11, 2025

Trip: Nearshore/offshore
★★★★★
Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.
Dan P. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Fire Up
★★★★★
I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.
Mr F. | October 22, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore
★★★★★
Alex was a great captain, very personable! We caught lot of different that we could eat….red fish, snook, snapper, grouper! Highly recommended and would use again!
Tera M. | September 4, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore
★★★★★
Excellent cruise and service by Captain Jerry
Terry E. | September 2, 2025

Trip: Sunset Cruise

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